Jeffrey Scott O'Lena

Jeffrey (Jeff) Scott O'Lena, 46, of Momence, passed away Dec. 28, 2023 at his home. He was born Nov. 2, 1977 in Kankakee to Donald and Elizabeth (Betty) Wehlauch O'Lena. Surviving are his fiance', Samantha Smith of Momence; Five children, Faith, Chase, Lilly, Landon and Liam; brother, Harold O'Lena of Orlando, FL; Aunts, Janice Kyrouac of Bradley, Joyce Brown of Pekin and Carol Lee of Cissna Park; Uncles, Walter Wehlauch of Jacksonville, FL, Josef Wehlauch of Normal and Bobby Wehlauch of Momence; lots of cousins; and friends. He is also survived by his boss and special friends, Aaron and Jen Combs, and John and Debbie Combs who have been a part of Jeff's entire life. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Scott O'Lena; paternal grandparents, Harold and Louise O'Lena; maternal grandparents, Josef and Greta Wehlauch. He had attended Momence High School and was employed by Comb's Farm in Momence. An open house Celebration of Life will be held at The First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Momence on Wednesday, Jan. 3rd, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to Jeff's brother, Harold O'Lena, to help cover funeral expenses and remaining will be distributed to Jeff's five children. Jensen Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.